Third violent assault sparks fears of serial sex attacker

A SERIAL sex attacker is believed to be on the loose in Athlone after a third violent sexual assault on female victims at the same location inside eight weeks.

The latest attack took place between 10pm and 11pm on Wednesday at Bonavalley Bridge in the town, close by where two other women were attacked on August 12 and September 23.

The bridge remained closed to traffic throughout yesterday as Garda forensic experts examined the scene.